I live in California and have a Japanese Playstation 3–why does it take so long for firmware updates?

Question

I tried updating with BOTH cable and DSL. When I first got it, I had to leave it on for 4 hours so I could play COD (firmware update was required).

Answer 1

Because japanese, american and european consoles have slight differences. Japanese has to get an update for japanese PS3 and so long. Your PS3 had to connect to japanese server - that's why it took you so long.

Answer 2

if you are using wireless then thats why

it takes longer for wireless